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An investible universe of ~250 high qualitycompanies at compelling valuation(Median market cap. US$1 .6bn)
Presented by Nancy Lee24 January 2013
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Imperial Capital Limited
Sustainable and Responsible Investments (SRI)
World Issues 50% of world’s population face
ecological constraints
“Humanity stands at a defining moment in history. We are confronted with a perpetuation of disparities between and within nations, a worsening of poverty, hunger, ill health and illiteracy, and the continuing destruction of the ecosystems on which we depend for our well being.”
Agenda 21 United Nations
Our Planet According to the UN,
to close the gap between developed and developing nations, under current consumption patterns, will require the resources of 2.6 planets.
BASF: Earth’s population is set to increase to 9 billion by 2050, demand of resources 3X planet can supply
World leaders .… “You cannot build shareholder value at the expense of
society, otherwise society will eventually destroy your shareholder value, Anthony Burgsman, CEO Unilever
2006 Michael Porter Mark Kramer: if approached in a strategic way, corporate social reponsibility could become part of a company’s competitive advantage.
“ CalPERS: principles are consistent with our own corporate governance efforts and in accounting for environmental and social factors to enhance our investment returns“ .
"Implementation of the Principles by the global investment community will ultimately ensure businesses who respect the environment, their community and financial stakeholders have a lower cost of capital and a competitive advantage.“ HESTA, Australia
Does God … “..he who supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. …”2 Corinthians 9:10-11
“…your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality,” 2 Corinthians 8:14
“ The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.” Proverbs 10:16
What is SRI ?
Our belief: SRI is the cornerstone for sustainable economic development. The fundamental definition of the win-win investment concept, bringing godly principles into practice.
A holistic Investment Strategy that integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG ) criteria into investment valuation to select world-class, ethical and profitable companies. Fiduciary investment methodology that minimizes risks in all aspects while maximizing shareholders return.
Triple-bottom line An added-valued of a traditional investment strategy:
Not just philanthropy, but entrepreneurial investment approach
Captures information asymmetry when capital channeled to responsible companies Financial Values
Responsible Business – Minimize Risk Sustainable Business – Competitive Advantage
Social value: Social benefits and market needs - Vulnerable groups of
society protected Ecological sustainability – Scarce resources preserved
Investment value: Shareholders see their money’s worth - loyalty Good credit rating
Irresponsibility destroys values
The expense of responsible business is but a fraction of the cost of irresponsibility
Reputational and Financial impact given regulatory guidelines• Litigation against socially damaging products and processes• Poor corporate governance practices damages market
credibility• Consumer boycotts• Higher operating costs to which companies behind the curve
liable when new rules apply Names to Recall, lists go on
Fraudulent companies: Enron Barings (Nick Leeson) Guangnam, Lehman
Social irresponsibility: Mengnui, Petrochina, Foxconn, Philip Morris
Poor governance costly: Rio Tinto $29bln writeoff, HSBC’s money laundry issues, ibankers’ Libor manipulations
Environmental: BP oil spill
Paradigm shift of Fund Managers
Fiduciary focus Licensed profession, stewardship responsibility Due diligence in terms of independent, unbiased
asset management and ESG screening (Eurosif 2012 survey) Risky alternative products fail
to fulfill attaining sustainable returns, after 2008 tsunami, Open to sustainability themes (health/life, multi-thematic), Increase sri strategy to 67% (38% 2009)
Calvert largest US SRI house U$13bn China Environment Fund; BOC Sustainable Growth Equity Fund 2006; Aberdeen, Blackrock, Fidelity, ValuePartnersFunds
SRI Landscape
Source: Eurosif
53.7%38.6%
6.7%
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Europe
US
Canada
Australia/NZ
Japan
2012 World Wealth Report: Eur7.8tr (US$11tr); HNWI increase %portf in sri allocation by 58% in 2010-12. Typical 15 – 20% high 40%. 2012 HNWI & Sustainable Investment study reports SRI among European HNWI rose to E1.15tr from E729bn (2009).
Global SRI market - US$7 trillion (€5 trillion) as of 2008
SRI Developments
Over 130 firms based in Asia have sustainable investment assets under management (ASrIA )
Top-performing sector funds: Thematic Biotechnology and Healthcare funds 1, 3, 5 and 10, 20 years ( Kiplinger 2012 )=>sustainable and responsible sectors
EGS criteria in industry: European Parliament legislations in pensions( 2000 –
2001 Belgium Germany Sweden, Swiss and Norway ) HK Stock Exchange, the ESG reporting Guide is
recommended practice commencing 31 December 2012, targeting obligation by 2015
Demand driven : US - 401k, Australia -Superannuation funds
Benchmark Sustainable indices raise industry standards 2000, Calvert introduced The Calvert Social
Index that measures large US based sustainable companies
2001 FTSE4Good, 2003 DJSWorldI, MSCI World/ESG Social Responsibility
Indices 2007, China 1st social responsible index
Taida Environmental Index 2010 Hong Kong Hang Seng HSSUS
Benchmark Sustainable indices
DJ Sustainability World Index
Source: Dow Jones Indexes, SAM
Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
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SRI Fund stakeholders
SRI Investors
SRI FUNDGovernment ,Regulators, Rating agencies
Fund managers
Sustainable and Responsible Companies
EnvironmentalSustainability
Social Responsibility
Governance Responsibility
Community,Equality
ShareholdersMajor & Minority
Financial Valuation
Profitability
Business Sustainability
Conservation, Planet
SR Investment ScreeningNegative Screening( undesirable to social/ sustainability standards, damaging to society )
Best in class( support social or sustainability agenda, make positive contribution to society )
Genetically modified (GM) food
Reforestation, Biodiversity
Gambling, Pornography, Tobacco
Financial Inclusion, Green Buildings Affordable Housing
Weapons, Repressive Regimes
Water resources, Waste recycling, Ethical consumption, Organic food
Nuclear power Renewable EnergyAnimal Testing Public Health, Education and
training
Socially ResponsibilityEnvironmental Sustainability
Sustainable Responsibility SR Investment SCREENS: E S G
Governance Responsibility
Environmental Sustainability:Company takes responsibility to protect the environment for the society.Social Responsibility: Company undertakes initiatives in community development on top of promoting human rights.Governance Responsibility:Company complies with all rules and regulations for the issues or policy concerned and be accountable to shareholders.
Environmental Sustainability
1. Resource ( management system, project, supply chains, contingency plans, reporting )
2. Pollution Management ( control system, reduction project, supply chains, contingency plans, regular pollution audit )
3. Energy ( system, efficiency, alternative energy, audit, conservation project, supply chains, contingency plans, reporting )
4. Other Environmental Sustainability ( certification, ozone products, wildlife, carbon audit/ offset, recyclability, organic foods )
Social Responsibility
1. Community Development( donations/sponsorships, scholarships, encouragement, engagement, budget, CSR report, benchmarking )
2. Employee Benefits ( flexi time, retirement benefits, share ownership, upgrading education, day-care facilities, health-care facilities, remuneration )
3. Human Rights/ Equality ( discrimination, disabled persons, exploit staff vacation, child labour, unfair staff layoff, evaluation )
4. Safety Management ( system, certification, insurance, non-smoking environment, employer accreditation )
Governance Responsibility
1. Corporate Governance ( intercompany transactions, accounting policy, annual report, core business (MI), CEO remuneration, EPS dilution, option policy )
2. Public Accountability ( Legal action, negligence, minor fines/censure, serious fines/censure, investigation, conviction )
3. Risk management, control and compliance( recruitment, monitoring & reporting, risk policy definitions, control guidelines, contingency plans, data protection devices, code of conduct )
4. Corporate Communications ( Investor Relation’s integrity, guidance transparency )
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An investible universe of ~250 high qualitycompanies at compelling valuation(Median market cap. US$1 .6bn)
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Appendix
But..Sustainability counts
Lenovo - Extends Corporate Social Responsibility to environmental
sustainability, supply chain sustainability and social investment- Ranked no. 1 in Greenpeace “Green Ranking” of electronics
industry for 2007- Targets to increase its carbon efficiency by 10% in 5 years- Allocates 1% of net income each year to social investments
HSBC- First major bank to go carbon neutral (2005)- Named “Most Sustainable Bank” by Financial Times, IFC for 2006- No need for government bailout during financial turmoil in 2008- Paying largest recorded money laundering charges U$1.9bln- To spend $290mln on money laundering preventions
US Justice Dept charge UBS $1.6bn libor manipulations; $490mln Barclays
Poor governance costly
5 HSBC and 992 Lenovo
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